According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910,1200 HCS, GHS and Canadian Controlled Products Regulations.
This product is generally an article and is considered non-hazardous in its solid form but is regulated under OSHA for the release of dust and fumes during mechanical processing operations.
This product contains nickel and chromium. During welding activities, fumes and/or dusts containing hexavalent chromium, metallic nickel, and/or nickel compounds may be produced. All three substances have been identified as human carcinogens and/or reproductive toxins. See additional State of California warning statements on this label. Consult this product’s Safety Data Sheet for more detailed information before use. Follow all label instructions and precautions.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS LABEL. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your heath. ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. See SDS for details.
- Avoid breathing dust or fumes.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Wear protective gloves and protective clothing to prevent injury from radiation, sparks and electrical shock. Wear helmet or use face shield with filer lens shade number 12. Shield others by providing screens or flash goggles.
- Wear respiratory protection in case of inadequate ventilation.
- Causes skin irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Causes serious eye irritation.
- May cause cancer.
- May cause damage to organs.
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID:
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including hexavalent chromium, metallic nickel, and nickel compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and hexavalent chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
See California Health & safety Code 25249.5 and seq. |
See CSA Standard CAN/CSA-W117.2-12 for “Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes”. |
See WMA Publication 236 and 237. “Hazards from Welding Fume”, “The arc welder at work, some general aspects of health and safety”. |
Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation. See ANSI Z49.1-1967 “Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes” published by American Welding Society. |